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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
May 05, 1909
Page
3
May 4 Constantinople report: the Turkish Parliament approved relief funds of 20 000 for sufferers in Asia Minor. Nadir Aga the Chief Eunuch was sentenced to death and reprieved amid discoveries at Yildiz Kiosk including Abdul Hamid’s correspondence with foreign sovereigns.
The May 25 assault saw soldiers and Bashibazouks fire on an Armenian School sheltering about 2000 refugees. The building burned quickly and those fleeing were shot or killed by flames.
May 6 report notes Fawfik Pasha's Cabinet resignation and signals Hilma Pasha likely as new Grand Vizier. The exodus from Abdul Hamid's harem continues with 45 carriages carrying women and children leaving Yildiz Kiosk in one day. The Beyroat Relief Committee chaired by the American Consul-General appeals for 10000 pounds to aid Adana Alexandretta Tarus Marsina Latakia and Antioch victims.
The Persian Ambassador in Constantinople reports from the Shah that Parliament will reopen. A telegram announces the impending session, signaling a political renewal after disruption.
The second South African Union Convention opened at Bloemfontein with closed doors, reported by the Press Association from Capetown on May 4.
The Zeppelin Airship Company intends by 1910 to establish a regular airship line from Lucerne to North Germany via Frankfort-on-the-Maine, according to press dispatches received at Berlen.
Large crowds visited the Nimrod during its two open days and more than £200 was raised for the Seamen's Institute. A youth George Moloney faced theft charges over £64 of Mrs Martin’s cash and jewellery. part of the jewellery was recovered. The Presbyterian Moderator George Keith was elected. Rev Patrick Murray named Superior-General of the Redemptorists. Australia plans wool tops shipments to Japan and a new political group, the Commonwealth Liberal and Progressive League, surfaces in Melbourne advocating protection and White Australia policies.
The Moeraki returning from Sydney reported rough seas with a sea that smashed part of the rail and damaged a butcher's shop. Pie Rimutaka, arriving from London, saw two large water spouts during passage across the Tasman Sea.
Overcast sky gives way to fine weather as a large crowd watches fifteen licensed bookmakers. Results show Corazon winning the Résulta Longlands Handicap by five lengths with Head and Neto close behind. Maiden Hack-Bridge sees Xylophone take first by a neck with Golden Water second. Nursery Handicap is won by Xylophone by a length and a half ahead of Golden Water.
The Ashbirton Tennis Club committee decided to stage four winter events on the asphalt courts including a combined handicap, men s doubles, men s singles, and ladies singles. Open to all members or district players paying 0s subscription for winter access. An exhibition is planned for June 3 with A Wilding Q Ollivier and others from Christchurch expected to participate. The aim is to raise local tennis activity during winter and improve play by charging a small fee for public access.
The Press Association reports on May 3 that wheat and flour afloat for the United Kingdom amount to 3,070,000 quarters while shipments to the Continent total 2,050,000 quarters. Elastic shipments reach 69,900 quarters.
The wool sales opened briskly at par to ten percent advance over last quotations as reported from London on May d. The Market showed strong demand and steady gains in early trading.
Melbourne May 4 reports Victoria total wool shorn for the season at 10 million 189 thousand 772 pounds less than the year before. Average fleece weight shows a decline of .07 pounds.
Market notes from Sydney Melbourne and Adelaide on May 3 5 and 6 with grain prices for wheat flour oats barley maize and bran plus potatoes onions and butter and bacon price ranges from merchants brokers and buyers in pounds shillings and pence. Prices cover Algerians Tartarian Cape Cinpe Yellow and white maize with local Tasmanian New Zealand and Victorian quantities noted.
A boy of fourteen in Cambridge was badly injured when his gun exploded while out shooting. he may lose his arm. In Gisborne an apprentice had a foot crushed aboard the steamer Whakama and may require toe amputation. Stratford reports a labourer found dead in a creek. drowning listed as cause. Blenheim notes an unidentified body found at Para. Christchurch events include a man kicked by a horse, a child knocked unconscious by a foal, and a gun explosion injuring another. Further injuries include a ploughman trodden by horses, a lamp fire fatality at Rangitata, a Dunedin worker severely injured after a fall, and Cyclist Norman McIntosh in a serious bicycle accident.
The Ashburton Rifles name a team to meet Linweed Rifles in a rifle match to be fired at Summer tomorrow. The list includes Lieutenant Meechan, Sergeants McElrea Childs Potter, Corporal Clayton, Lance Corporal Hodgson, Privates Parsons Corbett B D Tovey Bowkett Nicholls, and Bugler Hoskens.
The orchestra concert will feature Mr Bennington of Christchurch playing a distinguished oboe solo. Mrs Chapman cannot perform solo violin due to a slightly injured bowing arm but will contribute two songs with orchestral backing. Mr De Looze of Timaru offers a trained tenor voice and may be leaving Ashburton for a northern post. A Christchurch North electors meeting passed two resolutions denouncing MP T E Taylor over a Dreadnought cablegram and planning to present their views to Sir Joseph Ward.
The Appeal Court at Wellington on May 5 ruled against a Royal Commission inquiry into the Ohinemuri Licensing Committee. It held that a commissions of inquiry cannot try crimes and that the inquiry was unlawful under old statutes. Plaintiffs were entitled to prohibition. costs not awarded.
Acting Defence Minister Robert McNab backs compulsory training to replace the volunteer system. He proposes a five year term starting at age 19 with limited years and paid service, followed by optional volunteer service. A public meeting is planned for Wellington on the 18th to outline the plan. Lyttelton Harbour Board approves a £12,000 Priestman dredge project with bids to be invited nationally.
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